^{17 Ref} But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,

^{18 Ref} because we wanted to come to you--indeed, I, Paul, once and again-- but Satan hindered us.

^{19 Ref} For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn't it even you, before our Lord Jesus{TR adds "Christ"} at his coming?

^{20 Ref} For you are our glory and our joy.